Halloween is one of the biggest nights of the year for rides. We talked to drivers who’ve earned big—and had a great time—on Halloweens past to learn how they make the most of one of the best nights of the year. Don’t be scared to get out there!

Referring passengers is always a good idea. You earn a bonus each time a referral uses your code to take their first ride, and they'll likely return for more rides, increasing future demand. Top referrers go street teaming to spread the word about Lyft (and cash in on referral bonuses). Here's how they do it.

San Francisco's biggest trade show of the year kicks off today. (Yep, it's even bigger than Dreamforce.) Oracle OpenWorld is bringing tens of thousands of attendees to the city this week, packing the SOMA area and Metreon with potential passengers.

College students love Lyft. Now that major universities in Philadelphia (like UPenn and Temple) are back in session, you can expect high demand near their campuses.

Give the smaller schools some love. Villanova, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr may not have a large student population, but they're located outside of Center City. That means there are less drivers around — and more ride requests for you.

Drive before and after classes, too. The Main Line runs alongside a commuter train, so its passengers will need help getting from the train to their final destination. Driving past sundown? Manayunk has a popping bar scene, making it a hot spot for late nights.

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The City of Angels has a busy week on the horizon: USC students moved in yesterday, Taylor Swift is playing five shows at STAPLES Center, and the Lyft-sponsored FYF is in town Saturday and Sunday. If you're driving in the area, read on for tips on making the most of this high demand.